Category: SEO + SEM

Organic vs. Paid Social Media: Differences and Benefits

Social Media usage is continuing to grow exponentially, with no signs of stopping. With 4.8 billion social media users worldwide, representing nearly 60% of the global population, it’s no surprise that brands are increasingly prioritizing social media to stay top-of-mind with consumers. Brands can – and should – use both, but what’s the difference between organic vs. paid social media? Understanding the Basics of Organic vs…. Read more »

DIY SEO – Four Easy Steps you can take to improve your Search Engine Visibility

Search Engine Optimization [SEO], is one of the best free marketing channels for any small or medium-sized business. If you’re anything like 89% of typical consumers, chances are that your buyer journey begins with a search, whether that be on Google, Amazon, or any other site that features a search engine.  Here at Matter, we provide enterprise-level search engine optimization and search engine marketing [SEM] (paid… Read more »

Backlinking and SEO For Public Relations Professionals

In the world of SEO, backlinks have been the holy grail for ranking high in search results. The more quality backlinks a website has, the better that site will rank on Google. With the amount of content available today, quality backlinks can help to ensure a client breaks through the clutter and isn’t lost by the most popular search engines. In today’s world, it is important… Read more »

Why SEO is Important to Public Relations

SEO has been a well-established practice for many years, yet it remains a mystery even to those thoroughly steeped in the art and science of promotion. This is a problem because the absence of SEO can negatively impact otherwise well-thought-out sales strategies, marketing campaigns, and even brand positioning. With every day that passes, it becomes more and more important for public relations pros to understand the… Read more »